Perry Village Police Department

10/14/2026

🚔A SPECIAL RIDE TO SCHOOL WITH THE
CHIEF!
This morning, our lucky winners of the Perry Village Fall Festival's "Ticket to Ride" basket enjoyed a special ride to school with Chief Shook! ❤️🖤
Community policing is about more than enforcing laws — it's about building trust, creating positive experiences, and strengthening relationships with our youth.
We hope our special passengers enjoyed their morning as much as Chief Shook did!
Small moments. Lasting impressions. Congratulations- Cayden and Torben!

10/13/2026

🐾 K-9 Pio Update — Great News! 🐾

Today, I heard from Dr. Christina Cocca at Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital, who performed Pio’s surgery. She confirmed that she was able to remove the entire cyst. Testing of the cyst and samples from his pancreas and bladder came back negative for cancer! She advised that no further testing is necessary.

Pio will continue resting and recuperating for the remainder of this week. We’re hopeful he will return to work by the middle of next week, pending veterinary clearance.

We would also like to thank Dr. Cocca and all the staff and personnel at Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital for their excellent care and services throughout Pio’s surgery and recovery.

Thank you all for your prayers, kind words, and continued support. It means so much to us! 💙🐾

Lieutenant Michael J. Collins & K-9 Pio

10/12/2026

🚔 From the Chief's Desk
Thought you missed last week's report? Well, you did — but for good reason!
Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Ohio Police Chiefs’ Training in Southern Ohio. This was an incredible opportunity to connect with fellow police chiefs from across the state, exchange ideas, discuss the challenges of law enforcement today, and learn about new approaches to leadership, public safety, and community policing.
One of the greatest benefits of these training opportunities is the chance to learn from one another. Every community is different, but our mission remains the same: to serve, protect, and build stronger, safer communities.Bringing back new ideas and perspectives helps us continue to grow as a department and better serve the residents of Perry Village.
📊 This Past Week's Police Activity
The police had 143 calls for service over the past two weeks. There were 18 traffic stops resulting in 7 citations and 1 parking violation. There was 1 arrest for Operating a Vehicle Intoxicated (OVI). In addition to the traffic and parking violations, there was one K9 deployment where Lt Collins and K9-Pio assisted Painesville City Police with the apprehension of robbery suspects.
🚨 Training, Training, Training!
While I was away, several of our officers participated in ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training). This important training prepares officers to respond to active threats and critical incidents through realistic, hands-on scenarios.
These are the situations we hope never happen, but being prepared can make all the difference. Training together strengthens communication, teamwork, and our ability to better protect the communities we serve.
A special THANK YOU to our very own Officer Moore for providing the training and theMadison Local School District for providing a school building to make this valuable training possible!
🐾 K9 PIO Update
I’m happy to report that K-9 Pio is doing well and is home resting comfortably following a successful surgery!
THANK YOU to everyone who has reached out with prayers, kind words, and well-wishes for our four-legged officer. The outpouring of support from our community has truly been appreciated!
For now, Pio's only assignment is to rest, recover, and enjoy a little extra TLC! 🐾
We look forward to having him back on patrol doing what he does best, just as soon as he's fully recovered and cleared to return to duty.
⛳🏌️‍♂️ Pirate Pride on the Golf Course!
HUGE shout-out to Perry's very own Benny Dame!
Benny is making Perry proud as he heads into today's OHSAA State Golf Tournament just ONE stroke behind the leader!
What an incredible accomplishment and a true testament to his hard work, dedication, and talent!
The entire Perry community is cheering you on. Bring it home, Benny! ⛳
🏈 Friday Night Lights
Another HUGE shout-out to our Perry Pirates football team, who remain UNDEFEATED with an impressive 8-0 record! What an incredible season so far!
The Pirates are back on their home turf this Friday, October 16th, taking on the Edgewood Warriors!
8-0 AND STILL ROLLING! GO PIRATES!🏈❤️🖤
🎃 Halloween Fun & Safety Reminders!
Halloween is a few weeks away, but the fun has already begun. There are plenty of Trunk-or-Treat events and fall activities happening throughout our community!
I want to remind everyone to keep safety a priority. Drivers, please slow down, stay alert, and watch for little ghosts and goblins who may be more focused on their candy than their surroundings! Parents, make sure costumes are visible, carry flashlights or glow sticks, and remind children to look both ways before crossing the street.
A little extra caution goes a long way toward keeping Halloween fun and safe for everyone! 🎃👻
As always, thank you for your continued support of the Perry Village Police Department. Whether we're attending training, responding to calls, or simply connecting with our residents, our commitment remains the same — keeping Perry Village safe!
Chief Dan Shook
440-259-5292

10/11/2026

🚓 Training Update:

This weekend, Perry Village Officers had the opportunity to attend ALERRT(Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training)

Ongoing training helps ensure our officers are prepared to respond to critical incidents and keep our community safe. We are proud of their continued commitment to training and professional development. 💙

10/09/2026

🎃👻 Community Policing in Action! 🚔🍬
Officer Jacobson had a spooktacular time last night attending the Trunk or Treat event at Great Day Learning Center! 🎃🍭
It was a fun-filled evening of costumes, candy, and connecting with our amazing community! Events like these are a great way to build relationships, create positive experiences, and remind our little ones that police officers are here to help and keep them safe. 💙
A big thank-you to Great Day Learning Center for hosting such a fun-filled event!

10/06/2026

🐾 A little update from K-9 Pio: I’m home and resting!

The Perry Village Police Department would like to thank everyone for their prayers, kind words, and comments. We truly appreciate everyone’s love and support. Now it’s time to relax and recuperate!

During surgery, I had a 9 cm cyst—about the size of a softball—removed and a hernia removed. My prostate was also enlarged, which may have been related to being an intact male, so the decision was made to neuter me as well.

A special thank-you to the team at Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital – Metro Cleveland for taking such good care of me throughout my surgery and recovery.

For now, my duties are plenty of rest and healing! 💙🐾

Thank you, everyone!

Lieutenant Michael J. Collins

10/05/2026

🐾 K‑9 Pio Update 🐾

Pio is out of surgery, and everything went well! The veterinary team successfully removed the cyst and repaired the hernia. They said he is recovering well and may be able to come home tomorrow.

Thank you to everyone who has kept Pio in your thoughts and prayers. Your kindness and support mean so much. Please continue to keep him in your prayers as he rests and heals. 💙🐾

10/05/2026

🐾 We ask you to keep K9 Pio in your thoughts and prayers as he undergoes surgery today.

Testing revealed a large mass believed to be a paraprostatic cyst with an associated perineal hernia, although a tumor has not been ruled out. The mass is putting pressure on surrounding organs, causing difficulty urinating and having bowel movements.

Pio means so much to our department, our schools, and our community. Please keep him and his veterinary team in your prayers today.

Thank you for your love and support for our four-legged partner. 💙🐾

10/02/2026

09/28/2026

👮‍♂️ FROM THE CHIEF’S DESK
Last week, the police department handled 84 calls for service. Our officers conducted 16 vehicle traffic stops, resulting in 10 citations. We also issued two parking citations and made one OVI arrest. 🚔
On Wednesday, students across the nation participated in the student-led “See You at the Pole” event. Several of our officers had the opportunity to attend the event, along with members of our school staff and residents. It was wonderful to see members of our community come together in support of our students.
Congratulations again to the Perry Varsity Football Team on their impressive 42–0 victory over Geneva! 🏈 The team will take on Orange this coming Friday. We wish our Pirates the best of luck!
Officer Matt Moore, Detective Jake Jacobson, and I also had the opportunity to provide Civilian Response to an Active Shooter Event (CRASE) training to staff members from the Great Day Learning Center’s Perry and Madison locations. 🛡️ This is an important program designed to provide civilians with information and strategies to help them respond during an active shooter event.
If your organization in Perry would like to receive similar training, please reach out to the police department. We are happy to provide this training free of charge to local organizations and groups. The program takes approximately two hours.
You may have also seen some of our officers supporting the local Perry Fire Department cadets. 🚒 On Sunday, officers took one of our police vehicles to the cadets’ car wash fundraiser. It was a great opportunity for us to show our support for these young men and women who are working hard to learn about fire service and serve our community.
As always, we appreciate the continued support of our residents and the many organizations, schools, businesses, and community members who help make Perry such a great place to live.

Chief Dan Shook
Perry Police Department
440-259-5292